MTV Roadtrips U.S.A.

Published 5:30 am, Sunday, August 26, 2007

• Concept: This volume, newest in a series of trendy guidebooks for young travelers, is divided into regional themes such as "Retro Roadtrip: Miami to the Outer Banks," "A Southern BBQ Roadtrip" and "Cool in the Midwest." Each chapter starts with a funny "Superlatives: The Highs & Lows" list that includes items such as "Worst place to be the designated driver: Denver" (because of all the good microbreweries) and "Biggest Burrito West of the Pecos and East of It" (Rafa's Burritos in El Paso, which the book says are "literally as big as your arm").
• Bonus: The guide is packed with good tips such as how to get free information for that hotel or restaurant you're hunting down without incurring the $2 charge for calling 411 from your cell phone.
• More MTV: Also out this summer are MTV guides to Spain, England and France. The series started last year with MTV guides to Italy, Ireland and Europe.